OCMULGEE RIVER AT MACON, GA
Is OCMULGEE RIVER AT MACON, GA flooding right now?
No — OCMULGEE RIVER AT MACON, GA is at 6.60 ft, 11.4 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 55 min ago.
Gauge height
6.60 ft
Streamflow
982 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.4 ft on Wed, Jul 6, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 23.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.4 ft | 1994-07-06 |
| 29.9 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 29.8 ft | 1990-03-19 |
| 29.5 ft | 1971-03-04 |
| 28 ft | 1948-11-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| TOBESOFKEE CREEK NEAR MACON, GA | 8.2 mi | Bibb County |
| WALNUT CREEK NEAR GRAY, GA | 9.2 mi | Jones County |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK AT HOUSTON RD, NEAR BYRON, GA | 11.1 mi | Peach County |
| OCMULGEE RIVER AT GA 18, AT DAMES FERRY, GA | 13.8 mi | Monroe County |
| FALLING CREEK NEAR JULIETTE, GA | 19.0 mi | Jones County |
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